Restaurants
As the name suggests, Il Rustico is a cosy, rustic Italian eatery. The wooden beams, rustic furniture and wallpapered walls make it look like grandma’s dining room in Italy. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with the smell of baked pizza and roasted garlic filling the air. The menu features Italian favourites including lasagne and fresh pasta. Order warm, crusty focaccia and roasted garlic for the perfect start to your meal.
Troyka conjures up a little of Russia’s old-world charm from its base in the Ascot Hotel in Bur Dubai. The Tuesday night buffet is all-inclusive and comprises time-honoured Russian delicacies such as chicken Kiev and beef stroganoff. You’ll adore the liveliness of the Russian-themed entertainment here as a band plays every night from 10.30pm, and an extravagant, live Vegas-style show begins at 11.30pm.
Get a dose of true Pakistani fare at Karachi Darbar, a simple restaurant that has built a name for itself on the premise of good food. Stick to popular, well-known dishes like biriyani, or venture out and sample the excellent haleem, a spicy ground meat and lentil stew. Here, you will get Pakistani dishes prepared to perfection.
With two separate menus for Thai and Chinese dishes, Thai Chi allows you to tailor the perfect meal by picking courses from both cuisines. Plus, with booth-style seating and carved wooden screens, you’ll dine in style. From the Thai menu, try dishes including Gai Satay, Gaeng Massaman Curry and Fresh Mango. From the Chinese menu, enjoy delicacies including Dim Sum, Wok Fried Beef with Oyster Sauce and Crispy Fried Bananas.
As you wander through Karama’s maze of shops, check out this popular Indian eatery. Although it’s quite a busy restaurant, dishes are excellent, portions are generous, and prices are affordable. The fish curry and chicken biryani are firm favourites. Fish is infused with a delicate spice and flavoursome sauce, while the biryani rice is a taste sensation of mixed raisins, vegetables and slow-cooked meat. You can take advantage of complimentary helpings too. Telephone +971 [0] 4 335 8700 Email contacts@paragonrestaurant.net
Feast On Chinese Dishes at Dynasty If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy traditional, well-prepared Chinese food, look no further than Dynasty. The restaurant has a warm and inviting ambience, an attractive interior and a team of friendly staff to help you with the menu. The cuisine is classically Chinese, with highlights including wonton soup packed full of prawns and the Manchurian stir-fry chicken. Lychees and ice cream make a refreshing conclusion to your meal.
Named after its main offering, Sushi is a popular spot for visitors to the Grand Hyatt Dubai. Artfully prepared in the open kitchen of this petite venue, sushi and sashimi portions are served up delightfully and your bill is determined by the number of pieces you indulge in. It’s easy to see that careful preparation and thought is put into each piece of high quality, authentic Japanese cuisine at this spot. Telephone +971 [0] 4 317 2222 Email dubai.grand@hyattintl.com
Melia hotel in Bur Dubai brings the aptly named Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor, with traditional Indian dishes treated to a celebrity chef makeover. Samosas and bhajis take a back seat to such modern delights as tandoori wasabi lobster, basil pepper hammour tikka, honey mustard chicken, chat puffs or paneer tikka with asparagus fritters and avocado mousse. Main courses continue the trend. You’ll get traditional fare with a twist in this fine dining restaurant. Telephone +971 [0] 4 386 8111
The narrow lanes of Dubai’s Bastakiya district are home to old wind-tower houses, art galleries, breezy cafes and authentic Arabic restaurants, including Bastakiya Nights. This age-old mansion, with its decorated rooms around a main courtyard, offers a feast of Middle Eastern food. Choose from the fixed menus or a la carte offerings – either way, the food is amazing.
